The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue construction of a controversial new ballroom at the White House, delivering a major victory to President Donald Trump as a legal battle over the project continues. In a narrow 5-4 decision on August 31, 2026, the justices blocked a lower-court order […]
China has called on the United States to remove obstacles and manage differences ahead of an expected September summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize relations despite continuing disputes over trade, technology, Taiwan and other strategic issues. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal […]
Executive Order Changes Federal U.S. Usage U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the U.S. government to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” adding a new point of friction to already strained relations between the United States and Canada. The order, signed on Thursday, directs the U.S. Department of the Interior […]
An armed former U.S. Marine arrested at President Donald Trump’s California golf course was reportedly found to have detailed information about First Lady Melania Trump’s schedule and U.S. Secret Service personnel, raising fresh concerns about presidential security. Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested on August 5 at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho […]
The United States has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation, with President Donald Trump saying American forces have cleared the strategic waterway of sea mines and are facilitating the movement of commercial vessels. Trump said on Thursday that the strait was open and that millions of barrels of oil were continuing to move […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency over foreign-made equipment used in the country’s electricity grid, citing potential cybersecurity, operational and national-security risks. The order, signed on August 26, restricts the purchase, importation, transfer and installation of certain foreign-produced equipment used in the U.S. bulk-power system when the equipment […]
The Pentagon is accelerating its review of the U.S. military presence in Europe, with at least four options for future troop levels and deployments expected to reach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, according to documents reviewed by media outlet. The broader six-month review is scheduled to be completed in December. The review, launched […]
Global Pause Comes as Washington Launches New Consular Screening Training The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, as the State Department begins a global training programme for consular officers. The State Department says the initiative is intended to provide consular officers with additional training on how […]
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticized Canada’s trade policies, accusing Ottawa of imposing unfair barriers on American goods and calling for a more balanced trading relationship as tensions between the two countries intensify. Speaking in Maine on Monday, Vance said Canada and China have among the world’s most problematic trade policies. He specifically […]
President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are promoting a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. education system, describing the changes as a “hard reset” aimed at returning greater control to parents, states and local communities. Trump outlined the administration’s education agenda during a White House back-to-school event on August 24, arguing that American families […]